The linguistic contortions used by supporters of Israel to accuse their critics of antisemitism are truly incredible.
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Ceasefire…NOW.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his close ally President Joe Biden are both playing for time, pretending to be opposed to what’s going on while not changing anything. As Biden sends Netanyahu more money and more weapons, day by day the Gaza Strip is being ethnically cleansed. Even now, it’s probably too late for a ceasefire to do much good.
Last Supper
At the same time the Biden Administration sends another $60 billion to Israel to help it kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the US Air Force drops food aid into the beleaguered occupied territory. If you must die, don’t die hungry.
The First Step Is Admitting You Are a Problem
The Israeli war cabinet of Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has been on something of a bender lately, with seemingly no limit on how many fronts they are willing to open up militarily.
From the Whiners to the Twee, Right-Wingers Will Be Free
Pro-Israel students at colleges and universities like Columbia claim that they feel endangered when they see pro-Palestine antiwar protests on campus and hear phrases like “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Everyone is entitled to their own baseless feelings, but let’s not forget who has REAL cause to fear for their lives–those in Gaza who are being slaughtered by Israel.
No Assholes, No Cops
Police departments are having trouble recruiting new cops. There may be an explanation.
Silent Spring Has Arrived
Numerous studies are now documenting how natural soundscapes are changing, being disrupted and falling silent. A 2021 study in the journal Nature of 200,000 sites across North America and Europe found “pervasive loss of acoustic diversity and intensity of soundscapes across both continents over the past 25 years, driven by changes in species richness and abundance.” There’s an app for that.
Pro-Rape From A to Z
The Arizona Supreme Court affirmed an 1864 law that bans abortion without exceptions for rape or incest. State legislators then blocked a Democratic attend to repeal the statute. Can Arizona put a positive spin on this mess?
Goldilocks Meets Civilian Death Toll
What causes a tipping point? At what point did Israel go too far in its wildly brutal bombing campaign against the civilian population of Gaza? Somewhere during the past month, but it’s hard to see why then.
Your Right To Choose What We Tell You
Democracy, they say, is on the ballot this year and it’s really important to go to vote against Donald Trump. But the election itself has already proven itself to be anything but democratic. Third parties aren’t allowed on the ballot or to vote and the parties decided the choices in the primaries.
“The Stringer”
graphic novel
by Ted Rall & Pablo G. Callejo
“Political Suicide: The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party”
by Ted Rall
“Bernie (Revised 2020 Edition)”
by Ted Rall
The Final Countdown – 5/7/24 – Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand as Trump’s Hush Money Trial Heats Up
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the world, including Israel seizing control of the Rafah crossing. Steve Abramowicz – CEO of Heartland Journal Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor at Covert Action Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst Anna Ge – CGTN Host and Reporter The show begins with Steve Abramowicz discussing the Gaza encampments on college campuses across the country and the administrative response. Then, Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing Editor at Covert Action Magazine, discusses Hamas’s acceptance of a ceasefire deal proposed by Qatar, and Israel’s refusal amid its troops seizing control of the Rafah border crossing. The second hour begins with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda analyzing the implications of Vladimir Putin’s inauguration for a fifth term. The show closes with CGTN Host and Reporter Anna Ge covering Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Paris as part of his European tour.
Read MoreCriticize Hamas. Criticize Israel 30 Times More.
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It is a truism bordering on a cliché that the Israeli state and Palestinian resistance organizations have inflicted violence upon one another, claiming the lives of thousands of innocent people on both sides. Media coverage of the carnage has been anything but evenhanded, however. Since the founding of the State of Israel in 1948, Western media have noted and covered and analyzed attacks against Israelis by groups like the PLO and Hamas in painstaking detail, while almost completely ignoring Israeli attacks against Palestinians—and the oppressive high-tech apartheid system Israel created to oppress millions of Palestinians under military occupation—this despite the fact that the death and trauma toll on the Palestinian side has consistently been many times higher. For the last seven months, for the first time since the Naqba, Palestinian suffering has finally appeared on the radar of the Western press. As usual, this latest spasm of violence has cost many more Palestinian lives—35,000 in Gaza—than Israeli—1,200 on…
Read MoreThe Final Countdown – 5/6/24 – Campuses Crackdown on Protestors as Netanyahu Orders Partial Evacuation of Rafah
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss topics from around the globe, including the ongoing campus protests for Palestine. Robert Fantina – Author, Journalist, and Activist Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law Mohamed Gomaa – RT Journalist Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst The show begins with Robert Fantina discussing a sweeping range of campus protests across the U.S, including divestment negotiations and commencement cancellations. Then, counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon analyzes the latest developments in the Trump trial, focusing on the impending testimonies of Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen, and the challenges faced by the court as Justice Merchan considers stronger measures like jail due to ineffective fines. The second hour starts with RT Journalist Mohamed Gomaa reporting on the tense situation in Gaza, covering Israel’s censorship of Al Jazeera, raids on media offices, and faltering ceasefire talks amid Israel’s threats to invade Rafah. The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda discussing the financial pressures…
Read MoreNow Available for Pre-Order: “2024: Revisited” Graphic Novel
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Twenty-four years ago, I wrote and published my “Nineteen Eighty-Four” update/parody “2024,” a graphic novel about a dystopian future of our own making. The book contained my predictions about what 2024 would look like—and guess what? I was mostly right: rather than be oppressed by an intrusive security state (which we have), the real danger to human individuality would come from our personal electronic devices. (And also wrong about some stuff.) Now that it’s actually 2024, I thought it would be fun to revisit those predictions, which is how “2024: Revisited” was born. “2024: Revisited” adds: Beautiful Full-Color artwork (originally, it was black and white) Annotations explaining references and inspirations A lengthy new Foreword by yours truly. N.B.: The link is currently only for the Kindle eBook edition. Later this week, the print edition will become available. Watch this space if, like me, you prefer paper.
Read MorePalestine Freedom Movement Should Mock Pro-Israel Bullies
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There are more Democrats than Republicans, more liberals than conservatives, more progressives than MAGAs. But you’d never know that from looking at our politics. From abortion to the minimum wage to war, the Right wins the important arguments. How do they do it? Verbal abuse. Right-wing bullies name-call, they hector, they doxx, they blacklist, they lie. Most of all, they yell. No one’s louder than a conservative barking a talking point. They’re REALLY loud when said talking point makes no sense. The current discussion about the student protests at American college and university campuses over the U.S.-Israel war against Gaza is a perfect illustration of their tactics. They also showcase how the Left can expose right-wing bullies as intellectually dishonest, ridiculous and unworthy of serious consideration about important issues. I know, because I deal with these clowns every day. The first thing to notice is, supporters of Israel have given up trying to justify the…
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